random stuff to be deleted and/or moved to off-topic!

[zvs]

well, not rly, but

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMD-Radeon-HD-6870-Graphics-HDMI-Dual-DVI-Dual-Mini-Display-Port-NEW-/140816911444?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item20c9578c54

[silverbox]

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=869185&CatId=7005


$144..

[zvs]

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=869185&CatId=7005


$144..

yeah, the price is crappy.

i just looked at the message below mine and saw someone selling some for $210.

i don't mess with 6xxx series, since the hashing rates are similar and they (generally) cost more than the 5xxx

they've been even cheaper than that though,

i see on slickdeals they had some for $139 with that (near worthless) dirt coupon

ed:

i've never used tiger direct, so not sure if those are free shipping or not

but there's some @ $155 on newegg also

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=Zj9BUt21EeG-P36F092uNw0_igy53_0_0_0&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&Item=N82E16814150521

ed2: damn, tigerdirect had some new 7970's for $375

and included

DiRT Showdown
Deus Ex
Nexiuz
Total War: Shogun 2
Battlefield 3
Sonic Generations

but it expired.

[zvs]

aha!  $140

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150561

alright, closing this thread.  must do proper research next time